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[Q] Downgrade from android 4.0 to 2.3 on sensation

Hello xda users.
I want to root my sensation, and therefor i need to get it from android 4.0.3 to 2.3 so it can be possible for me to do.
My HTC
HTC Sensation Z710e
Android 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Softwarenumber 3.32.401.5
Here is the thing, ive looked around for hours on filefactory.com
put i cant seem to find a file that can put my sensation back to stock rom, so i can start root it. Could any of you be kind and help an noob out here?

Are you S-ON?

Yes S-on ..

you can root your ICS with S-On
Go to htcDev and unloock your phone
flash in a new recovery using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" using the recovery.img file extracted from PG58IMG.zip
then using cwr flash the updatede SU
Boom! your root
using htcdev unlock whill wipe all your programs and settings AND void your waranty. and u might brick your phone
AND FYI u cant downgrade your Hboot if u are S-ON and the new 1.27 is imposible at this time to get s-off

i will go do that asap ..
Thank you for your quick answers ..
Best regards

maydayind said:
you can root your ICS with S-On
Go to htcDev and unloock your phone
flash in a new recovery using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" using the recovery.img file extracted from PG58IMG.zip
then using cwr flash the updatede SU
Boom! your root
using htcdev unlock whill wipe all your programs and settings AND void your waranty. and u might brick your phone
AND FYI u cant downgrade your Hboot if u are S-ON and the new 1.27 is imposible at this time to get s-off
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THe line "then using cwr flash the updated SU", can you explain further please?

Use CWM (Clockwork Mod) to flash the SU package - if you don't know how to do that then don't even try

i do know what that is, its just my english isnt that well.
i went to htcDev, and unlocked my sensation.
then i got rom manager on android market and tried Flash Cwr but im stuck at here..

SirLange said:
i do know what that is, its just my english isnt that well.
i went to htcDev, and unlocked my sensation.
then i got rom manager on android market and tried Flash Cwr but im stuck at here..
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ROM Manager needs root to function, and since you don't have root yet you'll have to flash the recovery through fastboot. Then you can install Superuser through your recovery.
But wait, you want to downgrade to Gingerbread? You won't be able to do that since your device will still be S-ON, and Gingerbread won't boot on HBOOT 1.27 (necessarily for ICS).

So the thing Maydayind said about
"you can root your ICS with S-On"
What did he mean with it ?

Update user Dictionary in Android 4.x
Hello,
Anyone who has an app where you can update many words into the user Dictionary?
Thanks.

[Q] Sensation XE Dark Forest ROM

Hi,
I recently updated to the OTA ICS Sensation XE and I wanted to flash the Dark Forest ROM. I am on HBOOT 1.27 and it is not supported by revolutionary but I am still on S-OFF but locked. Is there any way I could flash the Dark Forest ROM with my current state or I really need to root before I could flash it?
Mark

EuanIsaac said:
Hi,
I recently updated to the OTA ICS Sensation XE and I wanted to flash the Dark Forest ROM. I am on HBOOT 1.27 and it is not supported by revolutionary but I am still on S-OFF but locked. Is there any way I could flash the Dark Forest ROM with my current state or I really need to root before I could flash it?
Mark
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S-OFF is all you need there, locked doesn't mean you can't flash new ROMs, just some of the fastboot functions are locked.
Flash away

mrew42 said:
S-OFF is all you need there, locked doesn't mean you can't flash new ROMs, just some of the fastboot functions are locked.
Flash away
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The only procedure I knew is through CWM but it needs to be in root. Is there any other method? Sorry, noob here.

OK,
You need to install CWM & Root, then your ready to go.
Read from step 2 in this link and off you go....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

mrew42 said:
OK,
You need to install CWM & Root, then your ready to go.
Read from step 2 in this link and off you go....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
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Thanks! I will try this tonight.

Don't even need root, just CWM to flash a new ROM

I followed step # 2. Installed the update (PG58IMG) and rebooted the phone. Then deleted the file from SD and placed the SU.zip file (step#3). When I went to recovery, it was still the stock recovery and not the CWM recovery.

Then it's not flashed properly. When you booted into HBOOT did it see the PG58IMG file and ask you to update?

Yes, it sees the file and asks if i want to update. I select yes and it was installing the recovery update.

Senstaion XE Dark Forest ROM[SOLVED]
Thanks Eddy! You solved this problem on the other thread. Got the CWM installed by the PG58 file you sent.
thanks

How to root sensation XE after OTA ICS update

Hi, I was rooted s-off etc before but unrooted to get OTA ICS. How do I root again with ICS, is it just the same process as before?
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

Actually there is no way to root sensation xe with ics

Since you are S-OFF you may want try may method but more experienced user wouldn't recommend hTCDEV Unlock method, but I think that the only way to get the root back right now.
If it show LOCKED on bootloader, this is how I root my Sensation XE.
1. Unlocked the phone using htcdev.com account since no other's method seem possible right now. But if you device already unlock you do not have to do this.
Go to hTCDEV register, click "Unlock Bootloader" and follow the instruction.
2. Install custom recovery, since htc recovery won't flash/install flashble zip correctly. For this I use "Android Recovery Manager". Reboot the phone after unlocked process. Connect the phone with usb cable. Open the Android Recovery Manager > Start > ** Download a recovery ** > HTC Sensation > ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.0 (Pyramid) > follow the instruction on the software. If stuck when device reboot to flash hboot but not yet flash it because can recognised the FASTBOOT(Android Recovery Manager waiting for FASTBOOT). Take out battery, reconnect usb and boot to FASSBOOT.
3. Flash the supersu, as the Android Recovery Manager finish flash the ClockWorkMod you have to install Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip. If fail retry flash 2-3 times, but I am just done 1 time, before on GB I flash two time because fail at 1st time. And now you rooted and reboot your phone.
Try at your own risk.
Summary :
Download Android Recovery Manager and Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip, place the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip on sdcard. Unlock the phone on htcdev.com, install custom recovery with Android Recovery Manager and flash the supersuser.
* use Superuser version 3.0.7 because the lower version won't support ICS. Use link given and download the right version.
I am using this method on Sensation XE, so try at your own risk. I will not responsible to anything happen. And please do make sure you backup your device first.
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# Just hit the thanks button so I and other's will know this method also work for you ;p

be carefull with htcdev. unlocking bootloader using this site you lost warranty privileges

You are s-off, get back to stock GB then root it properly with the Revolutionary tool before the OTA ICS upgrade.
Use an early RUU, avoid any containing the 1.18 hboot.
Not being able to get OTA update when rooted is a bunch of huey.
All you need is to have stock recovery and the correct CID.
Root it while on GB.
Flash stock recovery.
Get the OTA update, flash custom recovery
Flash the su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip
Still rooted and su-access

Hi SanityPreservation/All,
Forgive me if you think is is the wrong place to post, but I have a rooted One X as well as a rooted Sensation XE, and have a question regarding the XE.
Could I use the same version of CWM and SuperSU on the XE that I use on the One X? I'm currently on CWM v5.8.2.7 and SuperSU v0.87 for the One X.
Of course, I would only apply ROMs and updates that are specific to the XE, but I was just wondering if it's possible to keep one set of 'rooting files' instead of two.

Thanx. This help me. But i flashback to ginger. Much stable for me.

HTC Sensation s/w Brick?

my friend installed Rom from CWM and it stuck on HTC Logo (i guess boot loop)
after some research i told him to do
we found out that he phone is S-ON
is it possible to fix this kina of Brick?
i dont need links or something like that just a possible route how to fix it..
Thank you..

You have to flash boot.img from rom zip file from fastboot "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes or enable smartflash in 4ext recovery... Do you have matching fw?
Sent from my Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA Premium App

TDMaster said:
my friend installed Rom from CWM and it stuck on HTC Logo (i guess boot loop)
after some research i told him to do
we found out that he phone is S-ON
is it possible to fix this kina of Brick?
i dont need links or something like that just a possible route how to fix it..
Thank you..
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you may have to flash the boot.img manually
that's why it's not booting

in order to get S-OFF i need to install the Boot.img?
i cant just install Stock FIrmware (if possible)
and unlock Bootloader"?

S-OFF is a different story
i suppose you have already unlock bootloader
what fw do you have?

can i take Customize Rom Install it via CWM then install extract boot.img from Zip install it via Fastboot?

TDMaster said:
can i take Customize Rom Install it via CWM then install extract boot.img from Zip install it via Fastboot?
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yes you can do it via cwm but i suggest you to install 4ext recovery.it is better

As you have cwm your bootloader has been unlocked.... Fastboot or 4ext recovery with smartflash enabled
Sent from my Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA Premium App

ok Installed 4EXT
installed serveral Roms with SmartFlash On and also tried Boot.img manually
phone boots but when reach to OS loading it restart again and again..
i need to change the Ext on the System or something?
what else needed to be done?
install the required files 3.33.401.x
for the Rom and still not working
do i need to instal Full Rom of 3.33.401.x
then required files then rom?

TDMaster said:
ok Installed 4EXT
installed serveral Roms with SmartFlash On and also tried Boot.img manually
phone boots but when reach to OS loading it restart again and again..
i need to change the Ext on the System or something?
what else needed to be done?
install the required files 3.33.401.x
for the Rom and still not working
do i need to instal Full Rom of 3.33.401.x
then required files then rom?
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which roms did you try?
by saying required files 3.33.401.x you mean fw i suppose
if yes you shoudn't have done it because you are S-ON
see this thread,follow step 4B and see if it woks
best wishes

i followed this
Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
and install the Evolution HD and the DarkForst Custom Roms

TDMaster said:
i followed this
Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
and install the Evolution HD and the DarkForst Custom Roms
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that's fine i suppose.you can do that
now i assume you have flashed the appropriate fw version for your device
if yes just follow step4B from the link i provided to you
and don't forget always enable smartflash
best wishes

what Thread i dont see any thread on ur post

TDMaster said:
what Thread i dont see any thread on ur post
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really sorry man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

my HBOOT is 1.18 is that matter do i need to change the HBOOT to Version 1.27?

TDMaster said:
my HBOOT is 1.18 is that matter do i need to change the HBOOT to Version 1.27?
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it matters.
now with that hboot version you can easily S-OFF your device using this site
http://revolutionary.io/ after this you have to change your cid to supercid in order to flash whatever rom you want
if you don't want to do that:go again to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
flash first the appropriate 3.32 fw then the appropriate 3.33 fw and follow step4B in the link i provided you in my previous post
i should had asked you about your hboot version

i tried SEcond choice and not working maybe i cant install ICS
on the first choice i can enter Settings DEvelopment cause i dont have any OS installed

TDMaster said:
i tried SEcond choice and not working maybe i cant install ICS
on the first choice i can enter Settings DEvelopment cause i dont have any OS installed
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Flash a gb Rom then do the first option from the person who posted above, it will save you some headache
Sent from my trapper keeper

TDMaster said:
i tried SEcond choice and not working maybe i cant install ICS
on the first choice i can enter Settings DEvelopment cause i dont have any OS installed
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Did you take a nandroid backup before flashing custom ROM? if yes then restore it, if no then that was silly
If no then there are 2 things you can do:
1. Flash a GB ROM then S-OFF using revolutionary.io method
2. Flash a 3.32 or 3.33 RUU then flash custom ROM
Out of the two I would go with no. 1 because it will save you a great deal of headache later on because revolutionary S-OFF is easier and more user friendly than JuopunutBear

we manage to fix the Brick by using this Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469296
Thank you all

Problem with bootloader unlock on my sensation

Hello!!!
I have one problem with my sensation bootloader unlock. I took Unlock_code with HTCdev site and I start the unlock screen appears, yes or no, and when I click yes and power button phone freezes. Also when I run reboot bootloader also freeze. He prayed to for help. Pictures are attached.
P.S. Also when you are fallen cell phone shows HTC logo and go to end reboot reboot and when I go into recovery then get an error shown in Fig.
Sorry for my bad english.

If you want to unlock your bootloader to flash custom ROMs or a custom recovery, then I would suggest you to s-off your sensation since the HTC Dev unlock won't work.
The s-off method by ganeshp is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26280760
Read the thread carefully, and if you need the windows version for juonuput s-off then shoot me a PM and ask me for it. Recovery.io only supports Linux (as for now)
You can also install Ubuntu on your PC to use the Linux version.
Sent from my HTC Sensation

AndroidSupporter318 said:
If you want to unlock your bootloader to flash custom ROMs or a custom recovery, then I would suggest you to s-off your sensation since the HTC Dev unlock won't work.
The s-off method by ganeshp is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26280760
Read the thread carefully, and if you need the windows version for juonuput s-off then shoot me a PM and ask me for it. Recovery.io only supports Linux (as for now)
You can also install Ubuntu on your PC to use the Linux version.
Sent from my HTC Sensation
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I am not sure "usb debugging" is checked becouse not enter to normal start up phone, phone get to htc logo and reboot, several time then go to scree with red triangle.

Hmm... so you can't boot your phone. In that case, I would run a RUU, and then s-off...
Here's the RUU info and downloads: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26541170
Sent from my HTC Sensation

I think for unlocking bootloader from HTC dev u needs to b on completely stock , mean stock Rom , stock recovery
But u r using custom recovery , that's y it hangs when u select yes
Btw u can run ruu for complete stock , run ics version of ruu with same cid
I think this is a only option for u
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio

Itsakash said:
I think for unlocking bootloader from HTC dev u needs to b on completely stock , mean stock Rom , stock recovery
But u r using custom recovery , that's y it hangs when u select yes
Btw u can run ruu for complete stock , run ics version of ruu with same cid
I think this is a only option for u
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
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i agree ruu.exe is the only option
but can you have custom recovery when you are on S-ON and locked bootloader?

Just install a Ruu for your Sen. And retry unlock bootloader and s-off
Sent from my SHV-E160L using Tapatalk 2

Hmm, nothing work for me, i try all solution but nothing work, when do bootloader load phone freez, when do write hboot phone freez. i try flashing RUU via sd card, (unzip RUU and rom.zip rename to PG58IMG.zip and start hboot cheking all ok, but when start flash rewritw bootloader phone freez). I dont know what to do. please help.
p.s. sorry my english is to bad.

Damirzvo said:
Hmm, nothing work for me, i try all solution but nothing work, when do bootloader load phone freez, when do write hboot phone freez. i try flashing RUU via sd card, (unzip RUU and rom.zip rename to PG58IMG.zip and start hboot cheking all ok, but when start flash rewritw bootloader phone freez). I dont know what to do. please help.
p.s. sorry my english is to bad.
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try flashing the ruu from pc
don't extract the rom.zip